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Sauna Builders In British Columbia

Bringing people together through authentic sauna

Island Sauna brings full-service sauna experiences in the British Columbia area. Our custom saunas are tailored to your comfort. Each custom sauna is a masterpiece in craftsmanship; built to last generations. Call now for custom sauna and weekly sauna sessions.

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"Authentic Bespoke Saunas" 

We've hosted hundreds of sauna sessions with all types of people. Out of this passion and joy of sauna, we custom-build each saunas so that resonates with what a quality sauna session is all about for our clients. 

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Custom Sauna Builders in Canada

Building your dream Custom Sauna 

  • Its my first time. What can I expect?
    If this is your first time, congratulations! This will be one of the most exhilarating experiences you will ever have! Bring a bathing suit and an open mind. The benefits of sauna and cold plunge will become apparent after your session, but It takes a bit of bravery at first to take the plunge. Getting out of the hot sauna increases the desire to cool down. Stay in the tub as long as you can. Try and beat your last time by watching the clock. The most health benefits come when you begin to shiver. Do as many hot/ cold cycles as you want. Its best to end on a cold cycle. Let your body warm up on its own, for the maximum health benefits. You will notice changes in your overall mental state, and have a great sleep after any session. We encourage you to try some physical activity, exercise, or go to the gym approximately 3 hours after a hot/ cold thermo-therapy session. You will feel the best you have every felt in your entire life! We supply water, but your more than welcome to bring your own. We sell a variety of Kombucha and hot tea. No glass containers or bottles are permitted on site. Sessions are 90 mins long. Please keep an eye on the clock for your session end times. Please do not arrive early. We need time to prepare.
  • What do I need to bring?
    Make sure you have signed the waiver form before you arrive in the booking system. Towels - Bring 2! Unfortunately we do not provide towels. It is best to bring 2. One to sit on and one to dry off with. It is mandatory for you to sit on one in the sauna so please do not forget! Water Bottle - This is important! You need to replenish the water as you will sweat a lot! Robe - (if you want) Flip Flops - Only if they HAVE NOT BEEN USED AS STREET SHOES) THEY MUST BE CLEAN (UPON INSPECTION OF OUR TEAM). Otherwise, we provide sanitized slides. What not to bring Glass - Please do not bring any glass containers or bottles. No glass allowed in any form please. Perfumes or essential oils. - We provide our own eucalyptus oil that is safe for our sauna, so please do not bring any oils from home. Please also refrain from bringing scented soaps, lotions and other fragrances. Tobacco or cannabis - This is a no smoking zone. Please make sure you do not partake in our facility or on site. Thank-you. Food and drinks- Besides private sessions or parties at the space, food and outside drinks besides water is not permitted in our space. Thank you)
  • What is your cancelation policy?
    Social session cancelations or re-books within 24-5 hrs of your session will require a $5 fee. Social session cancelations or re-books within 4-1 hrs of your session and no-shows will require full payment. Private sessions canceled within 48 hrs are required to pay a $25 fee. Private Cancelation within 24 hrs require a 50% fee of the original price. No show fees will be charged at full price. Cancelations and rescheduling can be done in the booking system or by sending us a text message with your full name, booking date and time and request. 250-218-2392. Please text, as phone calls may not be returned.
  • Where can I purchase a gift card for the Nanaimo Location?
    Gift Cards can be purchased in the booking system when you book for Nanaimo NOT FROM THE TOP MENU. The cards on the main website are for Black Creek and Courtenay locations only.
  • Events and corporate booking rates.
    Do you have a big event you would like to host a group? Staff Party? Sports Team? We offer corporate rates for large groups. Corporate rates are as follows: 6-10 people - $35 Each 11-15 people - $30 Each 16-20 people - $25 each 21-25 people - $20 Bookings need to be pre-arranged by text message. Please text us at 250-218-2392 or call if you have any questions.
  • Its my birthday! What can you offer me??
    Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! If you book a Private session and bring 7 people including yourself, YOU get in for free! Bookings can be made online. Just check out with one less person then the total number of guests. Please make sure you sign the waiver if you have never been here before. ALSO - Your birthday MUST fall on the SAME DAY AS YOUR BOOKING. You need to prove it with your ID. No Friday birthdays showing up on Saturday or Sunday!
  • What are you prices?
    What are the prices? Private sessions are $190 for the first 2 people and $20 per person after that. Social Sessions are $35 each.
  • I want to book my group of 5 or more. What is the most suitable option?
    So you have a group of 5 or more and wish to attend the sauna in Nanaimo. Social Sauna is not the correct option for you and here's why: 1. Limited seating : Social Saunas are designed for 2 people here and 3 people there, who wish to attend sauna in a relaxed environment. If you book a group of 5 or more, its not fair to other patrons who wish to attend the Social Sauna, as you are taking up all the tickets for others. 2. Change in the Social Saunas Atmosphere: When a larger group takes over the Social Sauna, the dynamic of the atmosphere changes a lot. More times then not, the groups tend to be louder, and more connected, leading to others feeling not as welcome. The social aspect of sauna is very important and groups just tend to be not so welcoming by the nature of the outcome. A group of friend is great, but not the most inviting for couples of singles attending the same sessions. A better selection for your group sauna is a Private Booking. The price mostly works out the same as well - 10 guests at a Social Sauna is $350 ($35 x 10) compared to 10 at a private booking rate - $350 (2@$190 plus 8 @$20 -$160). A Private booking means you have the WHOLE space to yourself during the session. No sharing the space. For lower numbers it does cost a bit more, BUT you have the whole space to yourself. As a business who strives at creating amazing experiences for all of our customers, we ask that you please be courteous of others when choosing to book a sauna session for your group. Please book a private session where appropriate. See you at the sauna!
  • What do I need to bring?
    Make sure you have signed the waiver form before you arrive: Waiver form - https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/akjrnjvbfwwpessocu39s6/web/ Towels - In a bid to reduce our workload and provide services at a competitive rate, we ask you to bring 2 of your own towels. One for sitting on inside the sauna and one for drying off with. Payment - We only accept cash at this location. What not to bring Glass - Please do not bring any glass containers or bottles. No glass allowed in any form please. Perfumes or essential oils. - We provide our own eucalyptus oil that is safe for our sauna, so please do not bring any oils from home. Please also refrain from bringing scented soaps, lotions and other fragrances. Tobacco or cannabis - Yes this is a no smoking zone. Please make sure you do not partake in our facility or on site. Thank-you
  • What's included in my session?
    Shared access to our private area. Self guided sessions in our 10 person wood-fired mobile sauna, 2 ice baths and 1 cold water bath, hot out door shower, hot tea, water, lounge area with fire pit.
  • How do I reschedule or cancel?
    To cancel, please send us a text to 250.218.2392 with the following information: -Full Name -Date and time of your booking You will need to rebook the correct session if you wish to reschedule.
  • What is your cancelation policy?
    Social session cancelations within 24-5 hrs of your session will require a $5 fee on your next booking. Social session cancelations within 4-1 hrs of your session and no-shows will require full payment on your next booking. Private sessions canceled within 48 hrs are required to pay a $25 fee. Private Cancelation within 24 hrs require a 50% fee of the original price. No show fees will be charged at full price and must be paid if you are to book again at our facility. Fees are due at the time of check-in. If you need to cancel or rebook, please send us an email or text at 250.218.2392 with the following information: -Full Name -Date and time of your current booking -Number of guests -Date and time of the booking you wish to attend - Number of guests
  • How do I book for friends?
    You can add people to your social booking by entering their names into the last form on the booking page. Make sure to send each member in your group the link to sign the waiver form so they can sign the waiver form prior to arrival as to not dip into their sauna time! Also, remember that you are responsible for the full payment of the booking even if they do not attend!
  • Its my first time, what should I expect?
    If this is your first time, congratulations! This will be one of the most exhilarating experiences you will ever have! Bring a bathing suit and an open mind. The benefits of sauna and cold plunge will become apparent after your session, but It takes a bit of bravery at first to take the plunge. Getting out of the hot sauna increases the desire to cool down. Make sure you take a good rinse in the shower before you enter the tubs. Stay in the tub as long as you can. Try and beat your last time by watching the clock. The most health benefits come when you begin to shiver. Do as many hot/ cold cycles as you want. Its best to end on a cold cycle. Let your body warm up on its own, for the maximum health benefits. You will notice changes in your overall mental state, and have a great sleep after any session. We encourage you to try some physical activity, exercise, or go to the gym approximately 3 hours after a hot/ cold thermo-therapy session. You will feel the best you have every felt in your entire life! We supply tea and water, but your more than welcome to bring your own. No glass containers or bottles are permitted on site. Sessions are 2 hours long, and you will notice that the main lighting will dim to signal the end of your session. Please do not arrive early. We need time to prepare.
  • Why was my Social Sauna session cancelled?
    We retain the right to cancel sessions due to lack of attendance. We also cancel social sessions if you do not provide the full name and phone number for your guests, or we cannot get a hold of you to confirm your booking.
  • What are your prices?
    What are the prices? Private sessions are $190 for the first 2 people and $20 per person after that. Social Sessions are $37.50 each in Black Creek
  • Do you have punch passes?
    Yes we do! They are for social sessions. Buy 5 get one free for $175 and can be purchased at the time of check-in. Please note they are only good for the person who has purchased them.
  • Your private sessions in Black Creek have changed. Can you clarify the new shared system?
    We have 2 saunas available to book for private sessions. The wet and the dry sauna. The sauna that you book is completely private for your group, but the Tub and fire pit area is shared between the two sessions. We have staggered the check in times for these sessions by 1 hour, to minimize the potential interactions between the two bookings. In our experience, the first half of the booking, clients are going from sauna to cold plunge tubs. The second hour, usually sees clients sitting around the fire table relaxing. By staggering the check in times, group one will be in the sauna, while group 2 is mostly done and chilling around the fire. If you have a problem with sharing spaces with others, we do have options. Please read further in our FAQ for these options.
  • My group does not want to share at all. What are my options to have the whole space to ourselves??
    Although our system is setup to minimize interactions with the other private group we do have options so you have the space all to yourself. Option 1 - Your group is 12 persons or greater : We fire up both saunas for your group and the option to book the other sauna is closed for others. Option 2 - You rent out both saunas with 2 separate bookings: This can be done to have the whole space to yourself and we will give you a 50% discount on the price of the second sauna. Option 3 - Book a session where the is no sharing: All "Weekday Private (not shared) no holidays" and "Black Creek Private session (not shared)" Are private for your group only and will not see sharing a common area in any way. Option 4- Risk it and book it anyways: Although not guaranteed, the other sauna may not get booked and you will have the space to yourself anyways. Meeting and interacting with others is most times a pleasant experience when its sauna folks anyways. If you do not want to risk it, then better to try one of the other options.
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Our Sauna Mission

Our mission is to see saunas become a relaxing cornerstone of our lives. To bring Canadian-built quality to reimagine what a sauna can truly be.

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Challenge

Connect

Relax

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Our 
Story

Founder

Meet Steve

Growing up in British Columbia, like a lot of us, I grew up with the typical sauna experience in some hotel in the corner by the pool. Moldy and barely holding the heat. It wasn’t until I spent some time in Europe that I discovered what real sauna is all about—coming back to Canada with a deep desire to bring these amazing experiences and the sauna culture to life. Island sauna was started based on the vision of providing quality sauna sessions for all.

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Island Sauna is your handcrafted custom sauna builder. Our saunas are built with generational quality, each a unique orchestration of the best materials built with craftsmanship. At Island Sauna, we take great pride in ensuring our clients’ saunas fit their unique needs by designing bespoke saunas for every kind of place. Our love and passion can be felt in every detail of your new Island sauna.

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CONTACT US

ISLAND SAUNA LTD.

250-218-2392

@island_sauna 

islandmobilesauna@gmail.com

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